The most disorganized, unprofessional and longest interview process I have ever been through. The process took about seven weeks. After each stage of interviewing with potential team members, editors and senior leaders, was always followed with a check in meeting with hiring manager. Additionally I was asked to complete two assignments and return back via email. The role title also changed and the “Jr.” was removed towards the end of the interviewing process. When the verbal offer was made my expected salary was not given (which was actually way below NYC market value) and when I tried to negotiate they only countered 2k more, still below market value. I verbally accepted the counter offer (due to being extremely desperate after being laid off from my last job during the pandemic) and was given an offer letter via email to sign. Before signing, I mentioned to the hiring manager that the role title had changed along with responsibilities in the new job description were much more than what was given in the job description when I applied. I also asked the hiring manager that because off this, if I could now have my expected salary (which was only 3k more than what was countered) due to the increase of responsibilities and the title no longer being a Jr., then the hiring manager back tracked and added the Jr. back into the title and sent me a new offer letter, but the responsibilities and salary stayed the same. I signed the offer letter and about two days later was asked to attend an all Hands Firm Meeting (which was a task I was expected to manage once acclimated in the role) to introduce myself a week before my start date. This was very ironic because before signing my offer letter, I was told by the hiring manager that they wanted me to rest and enjoy my last week off before starting the role. I thanked the hiring manager for considering me but ultimately rescinded the offer via email due to receiving an outside offer that met my salary requirements, but then a senior level leader who I interviewed with reached out to me shortly after via LinkedIn messenger and said “taking another role after accepting their offer is a judgement lapse - not a good idea” and that I “damage the credibility of more than just myself, but also those who recommended me.” I was really shocked by this message and surprised by the unprofessionalism. I never responded back to the message but want clarity I was never recommended for the role and the contract I signed was “at-will.” I can also see why the role was advertised for more than year before eventually being filled. I would highly recommend they advertise the correct responsibilities in their job descriptions going forward, invest in a recruitment coordination team and also not patronize prospective employees, whether they join the firm or rescind their “at-will” offer, as that could damage the firm’s own credibility.